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Re: [OSS Oxon] Sonning Eye swim, Weds 25th
by Helen Roche 03 Sep '10

03 Sep '10

Yes, unless nobody else turns up! :) cheers Helen On 25 Aug 2010, at 14:41, James wrote: > helen, > > Are you still going to swim even if it rains? > > James > > On 23/08/2010 14:31, Helen Roche wrote: >> Hi all >> We're having a swim from the French Horn at Sonning Eye, this >> Wednesday, >> August 25th. Meeting at 6.45pm outside the French Horn pub, swimming >> towards St Patrick's Stream near Shiplake, which is about a mile; but >> there are places to get out and walk along the Thames Path if you'd >> like >> a shorter swim (like me!). >> >> >> Here's the French Horn: the blue squiggle shows where there are some >> free parking spaces, the yellow squiggle shows where we can enter the >> water. >> >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/97981919@N00/4920030776/ >> >> >> Here's a map of the swim route: >> >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/97981919@N00/4920030316/in/photostream/ >> >> and here as a satellite view: >> >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/97981919@N00/4920031210/in/photostream/ >> >> We'll be aiming to take a car to the St Patrick's stream exit point >> before we all start from the French Horn. >> >> For sat-navs, the postcode of the French Horn is: RG4 6TN >> >> So far we have 4 people, hope some more can make it! >> >> cheers >> >> Helen >> ps - weather forecast is currently good for Wednesday. :) >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> OSS Oxon mailing list >> OSSOxon(a)earth.li >> http://www.earth.li/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ossoxon >> >> Please note that OSS Oxon exists to put swimmers in touch with >> other swimmers, not to organise swim events or in any way suggest >> that outdoor swimming is a safe activity or that you should go >> swimming. If you choose to swim you do so entirely at your own risk >> and on your own initiative, and any plans you make are your own >> responsibility. >

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Re: [OSS Oxon] Bank Holiday Monday morning swim
by Rachel Long 29 Aug '10

29 Aug '10

I quite fancy a dip tomorrow, so will try to be there. If I don't make it in time, feel free to go without me though! Rachel

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Bank Holiday Monday morning swim
by NEIL RICHARDSON 28 Aug '10

28 Aug '10

I'm planning to swim along the Thames from Days Lock to Meadside on Bank Holiday Monday, 30 August, early in the morning to - hopefully - avoid the worst of the boat traffic. Anyone wishing to join me will be very welcome, meet at Meadside lay-by just south of Dorchester (same place as for the full moon swim last Tuesday 24th) at 0815 hrs. I have NO intention to attempting to swim upstream on this occasion. Any takers? Neil Richardson

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Get me off this swim list pls
by AJE 25 Aug '10

25 Aug '10

Hi cld the holder of this list pls remove my address now! I am not involved in any of these chats thx

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August full moon swim
by Sefryn Penrose 25 Aug '10

25 Aug '10

Hello all, The August full moon is on Tuesday 24th. And I'm sure there is nowhere you'd rather be than in the Thames at Dorchester. Sunset is 19:40 moonrise is 20:05. Let's meet here http://www.multimap.com/s/MavVkCew at 7.45 to be in as the moon rises. We'll then swim towards the moon which will get fuller as we go. By the time we get out, it should be pretty high and full. The swim will either be around a mile, or two thirds of a mile - tbc. If you just want a little splash - there is a beach where you can do that. There should be time for a lunar pint afterwards.... Please be aware that the moon's visibility is dependent on the weather so it may well be pretty dark. If that doesn't sound appealing, the splash might work for you, or it may be best to stay dry! The site has a remote feel and is quite sheltered.... Usual terms and conditions apply! (Before signing up to join this swim please read the OSS Swim Responsibility Statement. By signing up to join the swim and/or participating in the swim, you confirm that you have read and understand the OSS Swim Responsibility Statement.) Yours, Sef (thanks to James)

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Full moon swim
by Rebecca White 24 Aug '10

24 Aug '10

Hi All, This is a very belated email (probably too late given you are mostly all coming straight from work), but just on the off-chance, if anyone has a spare wetsuit/shorty to lend a 5ft 7" woman, size 10-12, for tonight and had the chance to bring it along, that would be much appreciated! Thanks and see you later for a swim, wetsuit or not, Bex

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August full moon swim
by Martin McQuay 23 Aug '10

23 Aug '10

Hi Will be attending the swim tonight hopefully with a few other people! From Martin

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Early morning swim 8am Sat 7th August 2010
by Bob Bradley 23 Aug '10

23 Aug '10

I've been experimenting with Google maps and have mapped out the swim here. About 1.37 miles so I guess about 30-50 mins! http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=116021471361261055806.0004… Bob On 5 August 2010 21:11, Bob Bradley <bob(a)hardybee.com> wrote: > OK I'll be there. I'm sure we can sort out a shuttle or something to deal > with kit - it looks from Google as though there is a trck down to Grafton > Lock. But it might be private! > > I've also just had a play with Google maps and have put in the swim. It > shows it as about 1.37 miles. So I'd guess at 40 mins or so if we do it > casually. > > I'll allow Google to shre the map with the mailing group and see what > happens. It's the first time I've tried this so sorry if it doesn't work! > > Cheers > Bob > > On 2 August 2010 22:41, NEIL RICHARDSON <neilbkrichardson(a)btinternet.com> > wrote: > >> Dear All, >> >> I've had several positive responses to my suggestion for early morning >> weekend Thames swims during August, but no suggestions as to where. I >> suggested Radcot as a possibility but I'm relatively new to river swimming >> myself and others may know better!. I don't know where most respondents are >> based so can't take that into account! >> >> How about next Saturday 7th a.m, meet at Radcot bridge at 0800 hours? I >> did a little recce on foot there last Saturday, my idea is to walk upstream >> towards Grafton Lock, get in at a suitable place and swim back to Radcot >> bridge, or further downstream past the campsite where getting out might be >> easier. We can decide that finally on the day. I think something on your >> feet might be useful for walking up towards Grafton Lock. If necessary, I >> will forego the swim myself to carry people's kit back. River traffic built >> up rapidly last Sat. after 10.00 hrs so an early start would be best. >> >> We can meet and park would be the Swan Hotel overflow car park by the >> campsite on the island east of the road, access is between the two traffic >> signal-controlled bridges. >> >> Some people have suggested they can't make the 7th but can do the 21st or >> 22nd. What about another group swim somewhere else (downstream of Oxford?) >> on the 21st, at a similar time of day to avoid the river traffic?. Perhaps >> someone who is interested and has better local knowledge would like to >> suggest a place? >> >> Hope to see some of you on the 7th. If so perhaps you would let me know. >> >> Regards >> >> Neil Richardson >> >> _______________________________________________ >> OSS Oxon mailing list >> OSSOxon(a)earth.li >> http://www.earth.li/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ossoxon >> >> Please note that OSS Oxon exists to put swimmers in touch with other >> swimmers, not to organise swim events or in any way suggest that outdoor >> swimming is a safe activity or that you should go swimming. If you choose to >> swim you do so entirely at your own risk and on your own initiative, and any >> plans you make are your own responsibility. >> > >

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Sonning Eye swim, Weds 25th
by Helen Roche 23 Aug '10

23 Aug '10

Hi all We're having a swim from the French Horn at Sonning Eye, this Wednesday, August 25th. Meeting at 6.45pm outside the French Horn pub, swimming towards St Patrick's Stream near Shiplake, which is about a mile; but there are places to get out and walk along the Thames Path if you'd like a shorter swim (like me!). Here's the French Horn: the blue squiggle shows where there are some free parking spaces, the yellow squiggle shows where we can enter the water. http://www.flickr.com/photos/97981919@N00/4920030776/ Here's a map of the swim route: http://www.flickr.com/photos/97981919@N00/4920030316/in/photostream/ and here as a satellite view: http://www.flickr.com/photos/97981919@N00/4920031210/in/photostream/ We'll be aiming to take a car to the St Patrick's stream exit point before we all start from the French Horn. For sat-navs, the postcode of the French Horn is: RG4 6TN So far we have 4 people, hope some more can make it! cheers Helen ps - weather forecast is currently good for Wednesday. :)

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Sonning Eye swim, Weds 25th
by Helen Roche 23 Aug '10

23 Aug '10

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